Publications by authors named "Owen D Harris"
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- Previous animal studies indicated concerns about salbutamol's effects on lung injury when exposed to ozone air pollution.
- A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study involved 18 participants with exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) testing the impacts of salbutamol in both ozone and room air during exercise.
- Results showed that salbutamol significantly improved lung function without increasing airway inflammation, suggesting it is safe for EIB patients to use the medication during high ozone conditions.
Article Synopsis
- - Ground-level ozone (O) is a harmful air pollutant that can worsen respiratory symptoms and affect lung function, particularly during exercise.
- - A study with 20 trained athletes tested their performance while exposed to high levels of ozone (170 ppb) versus clean air, finding lower oxygen uptake and ventilation during intense exercise.
- - The results indicate that exposure to ozone can impair exercise performance and hinder oxygen transport, highlighting the need for further research on how pollution affects athletic capabilities.
Introduction: Postural instability increases with age and is exacerbated in neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease (PD). Reducing the base of support from bipedal to unipedal stance increases center of pressure (CoP) parameters and intermuscular coherence in lower-leg muscles of healthy older adults. To further develop an understanding of postural control in an altered state of neurological impairment, we explored intermuscular coherence in lower-leg muscles and CoP displacement in older adults with PD.
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